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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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